Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 285

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Select the cutting edge number "D" and the replace-

ment tool number "ST"..

Approach the workpiece in Z direction, scratch it with

a rotating spindle and enter the set position Z0 of the

workpiece edge.

Press the VSK 7 "Set length".

The tool length is calculated automatically and

entered in the tool list.

3.8 Managing cutting edges

In the case of tools with more than one cutting edge, a separate set of off-

set data is assigned to each cutting edge. For every tool up to 9 edges can

be installed. No gaps in the assignment of edges are allowed. If a tool has

3 cutting edges then edge numbers 1 to 3 have to be assigned.

Tool cutting edges that are not required can be deleted.

3.8.1 Selecting the function "Edges"

By pressing the VSK 1.3 "Edges" the following verti-

cal softkey bar opens on the right hand side of the

"Tool list"- window.

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